Fr. Steve Mateja's Podcasts

The Pen The Person The Predicament The Holy Spirit is a person!  More than a gift giver. More than just a power!

Fr. Steve was the keynote speaker for one of the Graduation Ceremony for the Catholic Biblical School of Michigan.  What would Jesus SEE is an opproutunity for us to see with the eyes of Christ through of Love and Friendship.  Sharing with another person the shared vision of reality.  

Fr. Steve uses the Ascension in battle terms and how we are called to respond.  He asks WHAT is the Ascension? WHY is it important for us? While exploring the WHO.  

Fr. Steve loves Jesus and he is very savvy with credit card points.  He gives a unique talk to a mens group on credit card points and the Gospel.  

Love and obedience is the theme of the gospel today and ultimately the theme of the Last supper discourses   obedience is the  visible proof of loving Jesus.

A divine appointment is a meeting with another person that God has specifically and unmistakably arranged. The Holy Spirit sets up such encounters because someone needs what He can offer them through you. You are one conversation away from God bestowing His favor on them as you act as His channel of blessing. Often that encounter will be with someone you have never met before.

Grizzly Catholic Campus Ministry's first annual Grizzly Catholic Day was held on May 2, 2025 at St. John Fisher.  It was, as Fr. Steve expresses, not a Gala, but a FRIENDSgiving--a FUNraiser.  An opprotunity to share what God has done for us over the last year and what He wants to do in the year to come.  

Fr. Alex Kratz, OFM lead us in a parish mission entitled Jesus the Master of Mercy.  

Fr. Steve continues his Preaching Series "the Way to Calvary" with a Lectio Divina meditation on the wounds of Christ. Grab your tissue.  Don't weep because you feel sorry for Jesus.  Weep because you are sorry for your sins!  

Where do we go when we die?  

"The Words from the Cross: 7 last sayings of Jesus"--5th Sunday of Lent (C) Lenten preaching series: "the way to Calvary"   FatherSteve.net

Look up upon what is that has saved us!  

Men's Conference St. John Fisher and St. Joseph men gathered on a Saturday morning to have Holy Mass and join the Men of Christ Conference

"The Carrying of the Cross”—3rd Sunday of Lent.  Lenten preaching series: “The Way to Calvary” Fr. Steve will be preaching a 6-part homily series during Lent called "The Way to Calvary". Homilies will be posted on my website, www.FatherSteve.net. The series will contain the following topics: 1.) Judas and St. Peter 2.) The Agony in the Garden 3.) The Carrying of the Cross 4.) The Crucifixion, the Blessed Virgin Mary, & St. John 5.) Words from the Cross 6.) A Meditation on the Wounds of Jesus

  “The two Gardens--Jesus agony”—2nd Sunday of Lent.  Lenten preaching series: “The Way to Calvary”   Fr. Steve will be preaching a 6-part homily series during Lent called "The Way to Calvary". Homilies will be posted on my website, www.FatherSteve.net. The series will contain the following topics:   1.) Judas and St. Peter 2.) The Agony in the Garden 3.) The Carrying of the Cross 4.) The Crucifixion, the Blessed Virgin Mary, & St. John 5.) Words from the Cross 6.) A Meditation on the Wounds of Jesus

Fr. Steve lead 36 college students in an early monring Lenten reflection on Jesus agony in the Garden.  

  “St. Peter and Judas”—1st Sunday of Lent.  Lenten preaching series: “The Way to Calvary”   Fr. Steve will be preaching a 6-part homily series during Lent called "The Way to Calvary". Homilies will be posted on my website, www.FatherSteve.net. The series will contain the following topics:   1.) Judas and St. Peter 2.) The Agony in the Garden 3.) The Carrying of the Cross 4.) The Crucifixion, the Blessed Virgin Mary, & St. John 5.) Words from the Cross 6.) A Meditation on the Wounds of Jesus

The sun scorches us!  Sin scorches us in the same way!

Jesus comes down into our mess, for our happiness. In this life and in the life to come.  

Peter has more than one call story.  He is first called at the bed of his dying Mother in Law; then here on the water in his boat; when he is out on the water and Jesus is walking toward him; and lastly, following the crucifixion and resurrection, there on the beach when Jesus called him again.   Jesus is calling you too!  

Father Steve met with many couples and poured into them about spirtual warfare. After he prayed over each couple individually. 

Fr. Steve explores in his weekly bible study: Wednesday in the Word the Chruch's gift of the Sunday readings

The Historical and Scriptural meaning of this Feast Day The Messianic meaning of this Feast Day But so what? What does it all mean for us today

Fr. Steve preached about the gifts given to us by the Power of the Holy Spirit. These gifts are found in 1 Corinthians 12--that only in the spirit can we call Jesus Lord!  

Fr. Steve helps the High School kids come to know that they are wanted by God.  In a time where young people don't know their worth, Fr. Steve delivers a most important message to them to help the know they are love by God.   Tony Melendez, born without arms, but knows he is wanted by God.   https://youtu.be/V6kEHAg30eY?si=WBUlPQYeOAbKdtr2

Fr. Steve's Ignatian Meditation begins at 16:50

Drew leads us in a phenominal understanding of the Church's teaching and raising up of Mental prayer.   Fr. Steve leads us in a Lectio meditation which begins at 33:20

Our God longs for us as a bridegroom longs for his bride!  

Fr. Steve asks the why--why was Jesus Baptized in the Jordan...why was He even Baptized to begin with?  

Merry Christmas. Jesus loves you

Fr. Steve leads the people in a meditation on the Holy Nativity.  Meditation is engaging our senses: both internal and external.  To place ourselves in the scene with Jesus and "see the scene" with our soul.  

wednesday in the word

Fr. Steve recently gave a couples talk to some local school families.  Fr. Steve lays out that God's design in marriage is to serve each other!  

“St. Joseph”—Third Sunday of Advent. Preaching series: “From the heart of the Manger”   Advent week 1: The Shpeperds and Angels Advent week 2: The Blessed Virgin Mary Advent week 3: St. Joseph Advent week 4: Meditation on the Manger Christmas: the Crip

Fr. Steve expounds upon the four Marian Dogmas